Walks in Gloucestershire
Our guide to the best walks
Top 5 walks in Gloucestershire
1. Symonds Yat
First on our list are the walking trails at Symonds Yat, offering the most iconic views in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. A popular destination amongst visitors to the area, there are 6 routes to choose from at Symonds Yat, with something to suit all abilities. Trails are waymarked in every direction, with some leading to riverside pubs, whilst others take in a more long-distance woodland walk. For Gloucestershire walks with pubs, Symonds Yat is an ideal option with pubs like The Saracens Head situated on the banks of the river Wye. Symonds Yat is a 5-minute drive from our log cabins with hot tubs at Forest of Dean.
Panoramic view of Forest of Dean and River Wye from Symonds Yat Rock.
2. Beechenhurst
Next on our list are the walking trails at Beechenhurst, situated in the heart of the the pet friendly trails of Forest of Dean boasting miles of tracks to discover. Explore the woodland along 1 of 4 routes, all starting at Beechenhurst. We recommend the Beechenhurst to Speech House trail. At just 1km this uphill link route passes the most famous building in the Forest of Dean, The Speech House. If you do venture off the path, take care crossing the road. Beechenhurst is around a 10-minute drive from our hot tub holiday cabins at Forest of Dean.
Scenic view of Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire.
3. Wye Valley Greenway
If you’re looking for slightly longer walks in Gloucestershire, the Wye Valley Greenway is one for you. At 8km, venture along an off-road path between Chepstow and Tintern, with plenty of tourist attractions in between from Chepstow Castle to Tintern Abbey. Running through the Lower Wye Valley, enjoy views of ancient woodland, not to mention riverside views and the breath-taking Wye Valley hills. This trail is suitable for people of all ages and is a great way to take in some beautiful scenery. Wye Valley Greenway is around a 23-minute drive from our cabins at Forest of Dean.
Scenic view of Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley.
4. Mallards Pike
Mallards Pike offers some of the best walks in Gloucestershire, with miles of tracks to be explored. It’s a great place to enjoy the great outdoors and offers 3 waymarked routes. Situated in the centre of the Forest of Dean, Mallards Pike boasts a beautiful lake surrounded by woodland. The lakeside path offers easy access and is flat and fairly wide with benches dotted alongside it.
Mallard's Pike Lake in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.
5. Westonbirt Arboretum
Last on our list is Westonbirt Arboretum, home to the most beautiful plant collections in the world. With 15,000 specimens and 2,500 different tree species, the arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation. If you’re looking for bluebell walks in Gloucestershire, this is the place you should visit. Choose from one of the walking trails in Westonbirt Arboretum and enjoy spectacular views in one of the most diverse botanical collections in the world.
Bluebells in a woodland glade at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire.
With miles of trails to choose from in Gloucestershire, there is so much to be discovered on your next walking holiday. Our hot tub accommodation at Forest of Dean offers the seclusion of the woods for cosying in your cabin, or space in the meadow for night-time stargazing. Spend the day venturing on one of the many walks in Gloucestershire before returning to your hot tub adjacent cabin in the forest.